Self-employment

Calling himself "The Entrepreneur-Friendly Lawyer," Albert Luk helps protect and grow upstart businesses.
2005, December

Building a business requires many diverse skills, and it's nearly impossible for one person to know how to do everything.
2005, December

It's not your small business idea that matters, but what you do with it. Success usually comes to those who think up a great idea and run with it.
2005, November

Some entrepreneurs think they must devise a completely original small business idea, but it's easier to just add a twist to one that already works.
2005, November

Pita Break is a rapidly expanding bakery that makes only chemical-and-preservative-free products including all natural pita breads and crackers.
2005, November

Consider these tips to turn your artistic endeavours into a proper small business.
2005, October

Making money from art is hard. Many talented artists fail to make a decent living by getting wrapped up in the romantic notion of the starving artist.
2005, October

Joe Lo Giudice has grown his business from one truck and a basement office to a well-known diversified services company with 121 employees.
2005, October

For some, running a business is second nature. For others like Cheryl McCarron, second language is business.
2005, October

Ambiance Onsite Spa Services is a mobile spa business that brings massage, manicure and reflexology services directly to the client's location.
2005, October

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, as evidenced by the thousands of attendees set to kick off Canadian Small Business Week.
2005, October

Most new businesses are born when an entrepreneur spots a void in the marketplace, sees that something isn't working or believes there's a better way.
2005, October

If your new small business is all about pampering people, you must take care to cultivate the right image.
2005, September

A sure sign you're an entrepreneur is the day you realize you can do a better job running a business than your employer.
2005, September

At some point, every entrepreneur hits a barrier on the road to small business growth that an they can't figure out how to surmount.
2005, September

Rarely do we equate Canadians with outstanding success in the business world. Why?
2005, August

As the saying goes, "One person's trash is another's treasure."
2005, August

Working long hours and juggling multiple responsibilities, many professional people are simply time-starved.
2005, August

Bizgolf is an event focused on having fun and educating business owners.
2005, August

There are plenty of organizations out there that need your help. All you have to do is figure out what they want and deliver it.
2005, August

Though few people get the chance to make a living by doing what they love, Paolo Cescato turned his love of photography into a career.
2005, August

Some entrepreneurs get too serious about business, forgetting that running one's own company should be fun.
2005, July

Do you look at other people's clutter and itch to pull out your labeller and help them conquer their chaos?
2005, July

Unless you've got a lot of start-up cash, it's wise to develop your new small business in easy-to-afford steps.
2005, July

Successful business people listen more than they talk because they know the value of paying attention to customers, employees and colleagues.
2005, July

Keith Jewell owns The Wood Room Furniture Company, a retail store offering finished and ready-to-finish solid wood furniture.
2005, July

It's a mistake for new entrepreneurs to rush to open a retail store before exploring sales possibilities on the Internet.
2005, June

Two innovative young entrepreneurs who've developed a one-of-a-kind gauge for motorcycles and cars have won a 2005 Ontario Best Business award.
2005, June

Understanding what you're really good at doing is the first step to becoming an entrepreneur.
2005, June

Before sitting down with clients to explore their occupational goals, it's important to know who you are, not who you want to be.
2005, June

If you want to tell a lot of people about your small business, get a really big microphone.
2005, June

As homes get smaller while televisions get bigger, that big black box in the living room may become an unwanted eyesore.
2005, June

It's been four years since John Byberg came to the realization he would spend more than three years of his life commuting to and from work.
2005, June

People love their pets -- and they'll spare no expense on them.
2005, June

It's the golden rule of market research: Ask people what they want.
2005, May

The business of art conjures up images of people sipping wine in a trendy gallery, gushing over the colourful pieces hanging on the walls.
2005, May

Your dream small business should combine two basic ingredients: passion and opportunity.
2005, May

Drawn to its endless opportunities and cultural diversity, many new immigrants choose to launch a small business in Toronto.
2005, May

While the rest of us were told by Mom not to play with our food, it's all right for entrepreneur Mandy Kan.
2005, April

As a young girl, Manjit Minhas could often be found behind a lemonade stand, hawking lemonade and candies.
2005, April

It's a wonderful feeling to know your small business inspires change.
2005, April

That old saying, "knowledge is power," rings true now more than ever. In the world of business, nothing is more valuable than solid information.
2005, April

There are more than 821,000 women entrepreneurs in this country, with half operating from a home-based business.
2005, April

2005, April

A Virtual Assistant, is an independent entrepreneur who utilizes the latest forms of data delivery to provide administrative support to companies.
2005, April

To most entrepreneurs, the term "Search Engine Optimization" may sound like boring technical jargon. To Michael Yack, it means money in the bank.
2005, March

In a season when many kids his age were flipping burgers, high school student Francis Pelland was honing his entrepreneurial skills.
2005, March

Supporting a good cause makes good sense for your new small business. "Everybody wins when you donate some of your time," says John Paul Luisi.
2005, March

Importing hard-to-get items from faraway lands can be a great small business, as entrepreneur Petra Noyes has proven.
2005, March

To be a success, an entrepreneur must first understand who they are.
2005, March

It's been 10 years since Hana Zalzal created the foundation for a fresh new line of cosmetics from the den of her small house.
2005, March

There's no age restriction when launching a small business.
2005, March

A bad day on the job can make anyone think about starting their own small business. After all, no one likes being bossed around.
2005, February

"It's so important to keep money in your business and put it to work for you," entrepreneur James Downey advises.
2005, February

No longer just a niche market, organic food is becoming a larger part of the mainstream food business.
2005, February

For those eager to spread their entrepreneurial wings, buying a franchise might seem like a surefire recipe for success. But it's not for everyone.
2005, February

Technology is advancing so quickly it's difficult to stay current on the latest gadgets and services available.
2005, February

Mark Silver has learned perseverance can make the difference between small business failure and success.
2005, January

"Do what you love and the money will follow." Kyle Massey enjoys that wonderful feeling while making a difference in the lives of his clients.
2005, January

Only women can appreciate the sheer hassle of changing their last name. Rena Anderson is turning that frustration into small business profits.
2005, January

Entrepreneurs often bite off more than they can chew. Eventually, an entrepreneur admits they can't "do it all" themselves.
2005, January